Data Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Nov 22, 2026

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This role $152k
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This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Data Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

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As a Data Engineer II on Microsoft’s Insider Risk Program team, you will design and manage data pipelines to ingest, process, and prepare data for insider risk detection models. You’ll join diverse datasets, apply advanced transformation techniques, and develop scalable detection models using Python or similar languages. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine use cases, maintain system security, and document processes. This role requires expertise in SQL, KQL, and big data tools like PySpark and Azure Synapse, along with experience in cloud-based data systems and agile methodologies. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in computer science or related fields, ensuring they can contribute effectively to the team’s mission of protecting Microsoft’s assets from internal threats.

Skills

Python SQL KQL C# Java PySpark Databricks Azure Synapse CI/CD Scrum Kanban DevOps AWS Azure Git JIRA PostgreSQL Snowflake BigQuery Hadoop Spark Terraform

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize data pipelines for insider risk detection models.
  • Integrate diverse data sources to create comprehensive datasets for analysis.
  • Develop and deploy advanced insider risk detection models based on data insights.
  • Maintain and monitor insider risk engineering systems for reliable operation.
  • Lead incident response and conduct root-cause analysis during on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 1+ year of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Design and optimize data pipelines for insider risk detection models using advanced techniques.
  • Join and integrate diverse data sources to create comprehensive datasets for accurate risk detections.
  • Develop and deploy insider risk detection models based on data-driven insights and collaborate with team members.
  • Maintain and monitor insider risk engineering systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and policies.

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